The beginning stage of a new relationship is a series of exciting firsts. There’s the first date, the first kiss, and even the first time meeting your family and friends. Of course, there are the less-thrilling firsts too. The first fight. The first time you’re embarrassingly sick in front of them. And your first-ever holiday.
Don’t get us wrong — holidays together can be fun. But certain ones, like Valentine’s Day, are a little fraught too. Does your partner think February 14 is cheesy, or romantic? Do they want to go out? And most importantly: Do they expect a “real” gift, or just a card?
We can help you with that last dilemma. We’ve picked out the no-fuss gifts that are perfect to give to a new-ish S.O. on V-Day. To be honest, you might want to cop some of the items for yourself.
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Fujifilm Disposable Camera
Yes, we all have cameras on our phone now. But old-school disposable ones offer a fun, novel way to create and document memories with your partner on your very first Valentine’s Day together.
Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujicolor QuickSnap Flash 400 35mm Disposable Camera, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Locket Picture Frame
This sleek gold frame is subtle and versatile, perfect to set off any photo — but especially ones that feature you and your new boo.
Urban Outfitters Locket Picture Frame, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Bouqs Hoya Hearts
Forget the red rose bouquet. There’s nothing that says “I trust you” like giving someone a living, breathing plant. (Don’t worry — these guys are pretty low maintenance.)
Bouqs Hoya Hearts, $, available at Bouqs
Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Card
What’s cuter than Baby Yoda? Baby Yoda on a Valentine’s Day card, obviously.
WildestCloset Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Card, $, available at Etsy
Perry Ellis Bold Red Eau de Toilette
You can go a few different ways with a fragrance gift. Give them one they wear and love. Give them one they don’t wear, but that you know they’ll love. Or give them one you wear and they love, so they can spritz it on when they miss you.
Perry Ellis Bold Red Eau de Toilette, $, available at Macy’s
Calhoun & Co Playing Cards
Everyone needs a nice deck of cards in their life. The next time you’re having a quiet night in, pull them out for a spirited game of spit or rummy.
Calhoun & Co. Always Play Nice (Please) Playing Cards, $, available at ban.do
Ovalware Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker
This top-rated cold brew maker serves up delicious coffee and looks pretty chic in the kitchen too. If your partner isn’t a cold brew drinker, it makes hot or cold teas as well.
Ovalware Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, $, available at Amazon
Yeti Rambler Insulated Mug
If your coffee-loving partner already has a maker they love, fuel their caffeine addiction with this insulated mug instead. It comes in a number of vibrant colors.
YETI Insulated Mug, $, available at Amazon
What Do You Meme Party Game
Getting your partner a really fun game is like getting yourself a really fun game. Win-win.
What Do You Meme? Party Game, $, available at Amazon
Cellars Wine Club Subscription
Get them one or two months, or splurge on a whole year. Each shipment comes with two bottles of vino with tasting notes. Great for oenophiles, and a homemade wine tasting is a fun date too.
Cellars Wine Club Wine Club Subscription, $, available at Cellars Wine Club
Vans Old Skool Sneakers
If your partner is a sneakerhead, there are plenty of cool styles that would make a great gift. But a simple, classic pair of Vans is always a good choice — and is a slightly quirky, thoughtful V-day pick.
Vans Old Skool Sneakers, $, available at Vans
UMA Pure Calm Wellness Candle
This luxe candle’s calming fragrance includes scents like chamomile, lavender, vetiver, rose, and geranium.
UMA Pure Calm Wellness Candle, $, available at goop
Nomad AirPod Case Cover
This sleek case adds a cool-factor to your S.O.’s favorite piece of tech.
Nomad AirPod Case Cover, $, available at Nordstrom
Slip Silk Sleep Collection
This silk set will help your partner get a good night’s sleep — plus, they’ll be thinking of you as they drift off.
Slip , $, available at Slip
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